Business Analyst
Kforce Inc.
Job Info
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst in Newark, DE.Key Tasks:- Daily price capture and validation of all investment types
- As a Business Analyst, you will analyze asset valuation movements on a daily basis
- Review of price confirmation to ensure validated prices are published accurately
- Analyze price movements against market expectations
- Complete all daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required accurately and to deadline
- Resolve client queries
- Understand the effect that changes in prices and other data elements have on the market value of an account and be sensitive to these changes
- Investigation of pricing inquiries from business partners
- Communication with vendors, as needed
- Other tasks/projects related to vendor pricing data as assigned by manager
- Identifying control gaps and quality deficiencies and look to implement tactical and strategic solutions to prevent re-occurrence
- Business Analyst will support audit requests through evidence retrieval and review of pricing activities
- Provide regular updates on projects and metrics to Senior Management
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 1-3 years of industry experience
- 1 to 3 years asset Pricing or NAV/Fund accounting experience, preferred but not required
- Knowledge of financial instruments and desire to learn new instruments and financial techniques
- Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking and stock markets and fixed income products
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of Bloomberg terminals and products
- Pricing vendor knowledge (i.e., Pricing Direct, Bloomberg, Reuters)
- Ability to trouble shoot exceptions/issues quickly to avoid market exposure
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to use creative thinking to identify solutions for complex processes and/or issues
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work in a team and work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in deadline oriented and controlled environment
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing business and technology needs
- Ability to operate flexible working hours to cover early starts and/or late finishes as demanded by the business
- Must be able to take ownership of initiatives and drive them to completion with little or no guidance
- MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-look ups
- Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments
- Demonstrate customer focus and follow-up skills
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Understand the effect that changes in prices and other data elements have on the market value of an account and be sensitive to these changes
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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